Last year, the AETTI helped to develop the first BTEC qualifications for stage technicians, in association with Loughborough College and with the assistance of funding from the European Social Fund. On 31st January this year, the existing steering committee of the AETTI wound up and a new constitution was adopted. As part of the restructuring, Griffiths, Aveline and Branwell were chosen as the organisation’s new officers. The newly-restructured body has signed a formal agreement with Loughborough College for a three-year continuation of the development and delivery of BTEC qualifications. In addition, the possibility of running a theatre technician foundation course during the PLASA Show this year is currently being investigated.
AETTI’s Joe Aveline told L&SI: "The AETTI has come of age. The support for this move from members bodes well for the future and the enthusiasm and hard work surrounding our effort on the BTEC Awards is still present. We now have a solid foundation on which to go forward."
